Clinton impeached in historic Senate trial
President Clinton on Saturday became the second president ever impeached, facing a partisan Senate trial that tests his presidency and his defense in a bitter political clash.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1998
Page
1
President Clinton on Saturday became the second president ever impeached, facing a partisan Senate trial that tests his presidency and his defense in a bitter political clash.
A Washington article reports that the filing accuses Hillary Clinton of willfully providing perjurious, false statements. The piece details the legal context, potential repercussions, and involved parties shaping the ongoing dispute.
The report claims Clinton was involved in efforts to prevent or conceal evidence and testimony in the Jones case. The measure passed by a 221-212 vote.
Article IV alleges Clinton engaged in conduct that involved misuse of facts and made perjurious, false and misleading sworn statements. RehBnwritten responses to questions posed by the House Judiciary Committee. 285 to 148 vote.
Hillary Rodham Clinton offered personal words as she stood with President on Saturday to salvage his presidency. By day’s end she held his hand and presented a united front to cameras amid the crisis.
Representative Bob Livingston stunned lawmakers by announcing Saturday that he will resign and will not pursue the speakership two days after admitting marital infidelity. The move follows intense pressure and reshapes plans for leadership in the House.
The president faces a likely Senate trial amid leaks about the incoming speaker's infidelities. Pundits say victory is possible, but cautions linger as the political fate unfolds.
Upstate New York moderate Republicans voted for impeachment Saturday except Amo Houghton. James Walsh of Onondaga and William Paxon of Williamsville called for Clinton's resignation.
The House voted 228 to 206 to impeach President Clinton on perjury and obstruction of justice over the Monica Lewinsky affair. A second article on witness tampering passed, while two others failed. House leaders urged resignation as leaders faced a historic constitutional moment amid ongoing Iraq bombing news.
Clouds and a light drizzle or snow shower deter holiday shoppers as they dash from cars to stores. The dreariness is set to linger into Monday morning, but temperatures will rise.
President Clinton ended the four night bombing campaign against Iraq after asserting significant damage to Iraq's weapons programs and its capacity to threaten neighbors. He warned U S forces would remain in the Persian Gulf as he faced impeachment and declared the mission accomplished with potential for future strikes if Baghdad defies the United States.
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